With resident hippies, surfers, rich urban escapees, actors and artists, this region has become a curious mix, with everyone knowing they live in a relaxed, unique destination.
by Peter Zagol
Pineapple fish photographed at Julian Rocks, Byron Bay -What is the function of the luminescent organ on the pineapple fish ? - please comment using the discussion forum.
by Peter Zagol
Bisquit Starfish photographed in Byron Bay - what is the ring of dead coral around the star fish? Is it eating? Funny how its so symmetrical. Please comment using the discussion board
by Rhonda Kay
Sea spider.....any hints on finding one. Please use the discussion board section to help. This one was a lucky find in Byron Bay.
This pile of rubbery material found in reasonable shallow waters of Byron Bay looked like an egg band of some sort of mollusc. Any ideas ? - Please reply to my entry in the critters forum on the discussion board to comment.
Taken at Julian Rocks on 28 August 2003 - a cute little boxfish - Anaplocapros inermis (Thanks Akos) - used Sea & Sea DX-3000
Another happy snap by Wandy taken at Julian Rocks in Byron Bay on 28 August 2003 - Sea & Sea DX-3000
Because of my lack of experience I was looking for something that wouldn't swim away before I could aim the camera. This starfish was just perfect! Nice colours too - DX3000